Is It Cheaper to Do Your Own Car Maintenance

When you take your car into the mechanic’s shop you’re going to pay the price of the parts and the cost of labor. In most cases, if you really shop around, you can find the parts cheaper than what the shop is going to charge you for them.

How much money can you save by doing your own car maintenance?

You Can Save Thousands of Dollars a Year By Doing Basic Car Maintenance Yourself. Oil changes alone can add up to an extra $500 per year. Oil changes alone can add up to an extra $500 per year. NEW YORK (MainStreet) — There’s more to the cost of a car than just your monthly payment plus insurance.

How much should you budget for car maintenance?

A General Industry Estimate AAA recommends that you save at least $50 a month, per vehicle, to cover routine maintenance and prevent you from having to go into debt when your vehicle needs a repair.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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